Linwood: Cotton Grove UMC starts up suppers again

By Connie McBrideCorrespondent

Published: Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, August 23, 2013 at 5:12 p.m.

It is not your imagination you did see yellow as it is time for the kids to head back to school for another start to the school year. With that being said, things in the Linwood area are about to come to a steady pace as we head toward fall and the activities start to increase. So mark the calendar for the ones you would like to attend.

Cotton Grove United Methodist Church would like to welcome everyone back to the first poor man's supper of the season from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 3. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for good food and great fellowship. It will be all-u-can eat and the cost is $7 eat in or take out.

Cotton Grove United Methodist Church would like to thank the community for their help in the recent blood drive. The goal was overwhelmingly exceeded.

Once again it is time for the church yard sale on Sept. 21. For more info, call Connie Snyder at 798-5967 or 239-0066 or call Laurie Wheat at 798-5607 or 247-2690.

The first chicken pie sale of the season will be Sept. 28. Call the church office at 357-5262 to place your order as the pies go fast. Next sale for chicken pies will be Nov. 23.

Put in your order for food at church

Calvary Family Worship Center will be taking One Harvest food orders from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 with One Harvest food distribution will be from noon-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the church.

Church bids pastor, his wife farewell

Jersey Baptist would like to wish Mike and Kathy Collier best wishes as they embark on new endeavors. There will be a reception for Mike and Kathy from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the multi-purpose building.

It is Christmas in August as Girls in Action is collecting items that will be sent to Florida. Items being collected are Wamart gift cards, lip balm, fingernail clippers, shaving cream, notebooks, knit work gloves, toothpaste, small tissue packets, Christian CDs, pens, pencils and washcloths. Anything that you can donate will be appreciated.

Help give the gift of life as Jersey teams up with the American Red Cross in a blood drive from 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 27 in the multi-purpose building. If you would like to make an appointment please call the church office at 357-2721.

Everyone welcome to attend family night at Jersey beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 with guest speakers Ben and Chrissy Scoggins. They will be sharing information on foster parenting. They are licensed foster parents through the Department of Social Services of Davidson County and have been foster parents for a one and a half years.

Homecoming set

New Testament Baptist Church invites everyone to help celebrate homecoming with them Sept. 8. There will be lunch on the grounds immediately following the service.

Visit New Testament at the Davidson County Fair on Sept. 17 in the exhibit hall.

New Testament will host a special music program beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 22.

Boosters want athletes for teams

Southwood/Southmont Boosters will hold one last sign up for soccer, baseball, softball, and wrestling from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Linwood Community Center.

Please feel free to check out the new website for the boosters at www.southwoodsouthmont.com.

Parting thought

The thought process is nurtured by the experiences of everyday life as it teaches us and we grow into the individuals we are destined to become. Until next time, keep the news coming. Call 409-8671.

<p>It is not your imagination you did see yellow as it is time for the kids to head back to school for another start to the school year. With that being said, things in the Linwood area are about to come to a steady pace as we head toward fall and the activities start to increase. So mark the calendar for the ones you would like to attend.</p><p>Cotton Grove United Methodist Church would like to welcome everyone back to the first poor man's supper of the season from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 3. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for good food and great fellowship. It will be all-u-can eat and the cost is $7 eat in or take out.</p><p>Cotton Grove United Methodist Church would like to thank the community for their help in the recent blood drive. The goal was overwhelmingly exceeded.</p><p>Once again it is time for the church yard sale on Sept. 21. For more info, call Connie Snyder at 798-5967 or 239-0066 or call Laurie Wheat at 798-5607 or 247-2690.</p><p>The first chicken pie sale of the season will be Sept. 28. Call the church office at 357-5262 to place your order as the pies go fast. Next sale for chicken pies will be Nov. 23.</p><p><B>Put in your order for food at church</B></p><p>Calvary Family Worship Center will be taking One Harvest food orders from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 with One Harvest food distribution will be from noon-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the church. </p><p><B>Church bids pastor, his wife farewell </B></p><p>Jersey Baptist would like to wish Mike and Kathy Collier best wishes as they embark on new endeavors. There will be a reception for Mike and Kathy from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the multi-purpose building.</p><p>It is Christmas in August as Girls in Action is collecting items that will be sent to Florida. Items being collected are Wamart gift cards, lip balm, fingernail clippers, shaving cream, notebooks, knit work gloves, toothpaste, small tissue packets, Christian CDs, pens, pencils and washcloths. Anything that you can donate will be appreciated.</p><p>Help give the gift of life as Jersey teams up with the American Red Cross in a blood drive from 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 27 in the multi-purpose building. If you would like to make an appointment please call the church office at 357-2721.</p><p>Everyone welcome to attend family night at Jersey beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 with guest speakers Ben and Chrissy Scoggins. They will be sharing information on foster parenting. They are licensed foster parents through the Department of Social Services of Davidson County and have been foster parents for a one and a half years.</p><p><B>Homecoming set</B></p><p>New Testament Baptist Church invites everyone to help celebrate homecoming with them Sept. 8. There will be lunch on the grounds immediately following the service.</p><p>Visit New Testament at the Davidson County Fair on Sept. 17 in the exhibit hall.</p><p>New Testament will host a special music program beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 22.</p><p><B>Boosters want athletes for teams</B></p><p>Southwood/Southmont Boosters will hold one last sign up for soccer, baseball, softball, and wrestling from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Linwood Community Center.</p><p>Please feel free to check out the new website for the boosters at www.southwoodsouthmont.com.</p><p><B>Parting thought</B></p><p>The thought process is nurtured by the experiences of everyday life as it teaches us and we grow into the individuals we are destined to become. Until next time, keep the news coming. Call 409-8671.</p>